A stroll through the elegant, narrow streets of Chueca today reveals one of Madrid’s most thriving and bustling neighborhoods, where alternative fashion stores jostle for space with gourmet restaurants. It is a success story that goes hand in hand with the conquest of rights by Spain’s LGBT community.

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Today’s Spain is a world leader when it comes to recognition of sexual diversity, a remarkable turnaround since the country emerged from the repressive Franco dictatorship in the mid-1970s and began to embrace democracy and individual liberties. According to the latest survey on this topic by the Pew Research Center, 88 percent of Spaniards said they accepted equal rights for homosexuals, more than in any other country. Spain’s 2005 law granting same-sex couples equal marriage and adoption rights was a landmark, since copied in many other jurisdictions.

I am very privileged to have received an invitation to start creating this blog that focuses on World LGBT Tourism; it could not have come at a better time. After all, I've just returned from the first International LGBTI Tourism Meeting of Andalusia on Spain's beautiful Costa del Sol, which took place between 28/11/17

More than one and a half million people flooded Madrid amid tight security last weekend for WorldPride 2017, which for the first time combined WorldPride and EuroPride, with Madrid Pride going along for the ride, effectively making it a Pride trifecta. The festivities lasted ten days, ending on Sunday, July 2, with the passing of …

From Miami to Sydney, there's no shortage of travel-worthy LGBTQ events to choose from in 2017.

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Madrid's already phenomenal annual Pride event—attended by a million and half people in 2016—kicks things up exponentially for 2017 as it becomes both the fifth-ever World Pride and the 24th continent-wide EuroPride.

Madrid's already phenomenal annual Pride event—attended by a million and half people in 2016—kicks things up exponentially for 2017 as it becomes both the fifth-ever World Pride and the 24th continent-wide EuroPride.

A stroll through the elegant, narrow streets of Chueca today reveals one of Madrid’s most thriving and bustling neighborhoods, where alternative fashion stores jostle for space with gourmet restaurants. It is a success story that goes hand in hand with the conquest of rights by Spain’s LGBT community.

Matt Skallerud's insight:

Today’s Spain is a world leader when it comes to recognition of sexual diversity, a remarkable turnaround since the country emerged from the repressive Franco dictatorship in the mid-1970s and began to embrace democracy and individual liberties. According to the latest survey on this topic by the Pew Research Center, 88 percent of Spaniards said they accepted equal rights for homosexuals, more than in any other country. Spain’s 2005 law granting same-sex couples equal marriage and adoption rights was a landmark, since copied in many other jurisdictions.

It may be a predominantly Catholic country, but Spain is officially the most LGBT-friendly nation in the world, according to the Pew Research Centre. Here are 5 reasons Spain is such a great country for LGBT people. #ILoveGayTravel #VisitGaySpain #ILoveGayPride

The big event has arrived and June is upon us. Europe’s largest Pride event arrives in Madrid to make history with an urban celebration that will bring nearly three million people to the city. I’m sure you’ve already booked your flights and accommodation, you’ve arranged to meet up with your friends in Madrid and you’ve planned your outfits for the 10 days of WorldPride Madrid 2017. But have you thought about where you’ll head when you go out?

Fabrice Tasendo's insight:

Here's a complete guide to the #WorldPride2017 celebrations, to ensure you don’t get lost in the immensity of it all. #VisitGaySpain #ILoveGayMadrid

Summer is a fantastic time to visit Europe and Spain is no exception. With plenty of warm and sunny days you could spend months exploring the big cities and Spanish countryside, but given you proba…

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This year Madrid will welcome World Pride 2017 where an expected 3 million people will join in the Spanish capital to celebrate diversity, progress of LGBT rights and simply come together in public and throw a big party. Just a week later Barcelona will follow with its annual celebration on the coast of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.

Hundreds of fiestas take place across Spain each year, whether it be a small village celebrating their patron saint or nationwide celebrations. Here is our pick of the best.

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Including Gay Pride Madrid... Stiletto races, Mr Gay Pride contest and live street performances are all part of one of the biggest and best gay pride events in Europe culminating on the 2nd July with a colossal parade through the capital.

Last night the folks from World Pride Madrid 2017, Tourism Madrid, Tourism Spain and a wide variety of tourism partners hosted an incredible reception in New York City to celebrate the marketing launch of this exciting event coming to Spain in 2017.

Matt Skallerud's insight:

In attendance were a wide variety of LGBT tourism “movers and shakers”, as well as LGBT influencers, several of whom have already been Tweeting, posting and sharing blogs, articles, photos and videos introducing their folks to the upcoming event.

In attendance were a wide variety of LGBT tourism “movers and shakers”, as well as LGBT influencers, several of whom have already been Tweeting, posting and sharing blogs, articles, photos and videos introducing their folks to the upcoming event.

The Costa del Sol has long been considered a mooring point for the rich and famous but it is first and foremost a sun-drenched playground.

Fabrice Tasendo's insight:

#TBT When Duane & Davey visited Costa del Sol, which literally means “Coast of the Sun”, a name which feels quite fitting after spending any time in Málaga, Marbella and Torremolinos.#VisitGaySpain @ViveCostaDelSol

The allure of Granada essentially lies in the vibrant character of its populace and the city’s unique history as told by its dominant architectural legacy .

Fabrice Tasendo's insight:

#TBT When Duane and Davey took the 8th most visited site in the world: La Alhambra. A striking example of Moorish architecture with equally striking views of the city and ample gardens yearning for exploration, La Alhambra could quite easily fill an afternoon with adventure. #GayTravel @GranadaTurismo

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